We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a dynamic team, playing a key role in enabling business performance, shaping culture, and delivering a best-in-class employee experience.
About the Role
As a trusted advisor to business leaders, you'll provide end-to-end HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring practical, compliant, and people-focused solutions.
You'll play a critical role in talent optimisation, performance management, employee relations, and organisational effectiveness—while proactively identifying risks and opportunities through people insights.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with leadership to translate business strategy into impactful people plans
Deliver full HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle
Lead performance management processes (goal setting, reviews, calibration)
Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and development initiatives
Manage employee relations matters independently (disciplinary, grievances, incapacity, conflict)
Provide expert guidance on South African labour legislation
Support organisational change initiatives (restructures, onboarding, integration)
Use people data (turnover, performance, EE) to drive insights and decisions
Collaborate with HR specialist teams to deliver integrated solutions
Contribute to building a high-performance, values-driven culture
What We're Looking For
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in HR / Industrial Psychology / Labour Relations
Honours Degree (advantageous)
Experience:
3 - 5 years in an HR Generalist or HRBP role
Strong experience handling employee relations independently
Exposure to talent and performance management frameworks
Financial services or asset management experience (preferred)
Knowledge & Skills:
Solid understanding of SA labour legislation
Experience with HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors)
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Business acumen and ability to operate in a regulated environment
Advantageous:
SABPP registration
Change Management / Coaching certifications
Enneagram or Insights certification
Key Competencies
Building Partnerships & Earning Trust
Independent Thinking & Accountability
Learning Agility & Forward Thinking
Conflict Resolution & Change Facilitation
Strong Work Ethic & Resilience